01/09/2026
When Bethany Allman-Scott arrived at Reaseheath, she had a passion for wildlife and the environment, but didn’t believe a degree was within her reach.
She started on the Level 2 Environmental Conservation course, but her tutors quickly recognised her potential and encouraged her to progress to Level 3.
“I have always had a keen interest in wildlife and the environment. When I left secondary school I applied for the Level 2 Environment Conservation course. Straight away the tutors believed in me, that I had the ability to do better, so I was enrolled onto the Level 3.”
Since then, Bethany has developed her knowledge, practical skills and, most importantly, her confidence. She has now achieved her Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Conservation and Wildlife Management.
“This is something I never thought I would be able to achieve without the support from my course manager Jasmine Hulse, my progress coach Benjamin Stubbs and the Learning Skills Centre.”
Her assignment grades progressed from passes to distinctions as her knowledge and confidence grew.
Alongside her studies, Bethany has developed practical conservation skills, including surveying and machinery work. Her placement with Natural England has given her the chance to put these into practice, including surveying for the rare White-faced Darter dragonfly. She also discovered a rare moth during a Reaseheath BioBlitz.
Now, Bethany is taking the next step by studying BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation and Ecology at Reaseheath from September.
“I have never had the confidence and been given the opportunity before to believe in myself that I would achieve to go to complete a degree. Reaseheath has a fantastic support network that gave me the confidence to pursue a degree.”
After her degree, Bethany is considering a Master’s or a career in ecology. Looking back, she says she is most proud of the confidence she has gained.
“I am most proud of myself for gaining the confidence and being supported and believing in myself to follow my dreams.”
Congratulations, Bethany – we look forward to welcoming you back.
There's still time to apply to either our college or our university centre through Clearing.
University centre: https://ucreaseheath.ac.uk/